The role: 

About you:

To be successful in this role, you must have well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of families, other professionals and team members. Successful applicants must have relevant Maternal & Child Health qualifications, including registration as a nurse and a midwife. 

Key Selection Criteria includes: 

• Current registration as both an APHRA registered nurse and registered midwife, as well as a postgraduate qualifications in Child & Family Health.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to ensure clear communication with a diverse range of families, other professionals and team members
• Experience as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse and the ability to identify, respond to and refer families with complex risk factors
• Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records in accordance with the Maternal and Child Health resource guide (DHHS 2019), and relevant legislative requirements (for example; Child, Youth & Family Act 2005, Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Health Records Act 2001 and Family Violence Protection Act 2008)
• Ability to provide health promotion education and support to families, utilising a family-led model of care

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse.  Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Transformation  - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Further Information:

Further information is available from Sam Nicholson on 9262 6355. Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. 

Come and join the transformation!

Download the Position Description: MCH Nurse

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation.  We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

additional information about The City of Whitehorse

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne’s largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals!

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment 
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment 
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport 
• Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year

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